1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Content
This subject introduces the student to the classification,
structure and properties of plastics; the processing,
fabrication, fastening and decoration of plastic components;
testing and inspection techniques used to determine the
properties of plastic materials; introduction to more
advanced materials such as ceramics, composites, and
adhesives; the design for manufacture of moulded plastic and
composite components.
Electronics
Objectives
To introduce basic concepts of electric and electronic
circuitry and give an appreciation of the industry and
construction methods related to product design.
Content
This subject will introduce basic concepts of electrical and
electronic theory and practice. Through discussion and
practical sessions, students will gain an appreciation of
printed circuit board design, construction, component
layout and product design, commercial componentry and
technical manuals.
Electric and electronic standards will be covered to outline
their effect on component selection and design considerations.
Ergonomics
Objectives
To introduce students to the wide range of factors affecting
the relationship between people and their working
environment by evaluating human capabilities and
limitations and how the application of ergonomic principles
and data can be applied to optimise design, performance and
wellbeing of the user.
Content
Topics include an introduction to the philosophy of
ergonomics, its principles and disciplines; learning the
anatomical, physiological and anthropometric capabilities
and limitations of the human body; gaining an
understanding of the bio-mechanics of the human body;
evaluating and analysing human performance; engineering
psychology and human behavioural characteristics;
ergonomic product and workplace design; the environmental
factors which effect human performance; human information
processing characteristic; the design of controls and displays
for compatibility with human needs and expectations;
system design and task analysis; occupational health and
safety, risk engineering, control and prevention.
ID303 Professional Studies 1
10 credit points 5 hours per week Prahran Prerequisites:
ID201 Industrial Design 2, ID202 Technology 2, ID204
Computer Studies IB Assessment: continuous
A second year subject in the Bachelor of Design (Industrial
Design)
This subject covers the following:
Technical Writing
Objectives
This subject introduces the principles and practices of
technical writing with respect to reports, manuals and other
industry related documentation.
Content
This subject will cover the nature and basic rules of
communication as appropriate to the designer. Other topics
will include the fundamentals of style, reader based writing,
report writing, submissions and briefs, graphics and desktop
publishing, documentation blueprints, drafting, editing,
production and distribution of documentation.
Product Critiques 1
Objectives
To increase the students' analytical skills with rational
objectivity.
Content
Case studies, seminars, discussion, deconstruction or
reconstruction and analysis of design will examine such
areas as:
their own and others' work
aesthetic rationale
manufacturing and production
conceptual design
ID304 CAD Studies
7.5 credit points 3 hours per week Prahan
Prrraguiriter: D202 Tealmology 2,10204 Comprrter Wies IB.
Assessment: continuous
A second year subject in the Bachelor of Design (Industrial
Design)
Objectives
To introduce the potential of the computer as a design and
drafting tool, and to develop the students expertise in the
use of CAD for the production of engineering drawings.
Content
Introduction to the operation of a PC based computer-aided
design laboratory, its equipment and software. Through
demonstration and practical work the student will learn the
operating system and commands necessary to produce hard
copy engineering drawings using the CAD system.
ID305 Design History 2A
7.5 credit points 2.5 hours per week Prahran
Prerequisites: ID205 Design History IB Assessment:
continuous
A second year subject in the Bachelor of Design (Industrial
Design)
0 bjectives
In year two students will be asked to further develop the
critical, analytical and conceptual thought required to
formulate and articulate considered and well informed
opinions.